From tomorrow Wednesday 6th, for the 2 hour slot from 1.30 pm to 3.30 pm, parks in Fingal County Council & Dublin City Council are reserved for over 70's. Please be aware of this, abide by it & let seniors in your family know.
#InThisTogether #SocialDistancing #COVID19ireland Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Housing, Planning and Local Government, Darragh O’Brien, has said that while the latest drop in the number of people homeless in Ireland is welcome, it should not give rise to complacency.
According to the latest figures, there were 6,552 adults and 3,355 children homeless. Deputy O’Brien said: “There were 9,907 people homeless in Ireland in total according to the latest figures released by the Department, while the slight reduction is to be welcomed, it is not a cause for celebrations. The number of homeless families was 1,488, and this is very concerning as there are 3,355 children homeless. “Now more than ever, we need to continue the battle to end homelessness. Because of the COVID-19 restrictions, we must be careful that we do not experience a surge in the coming months of more people becoming homeless. “While the figures show a slight reduction, this is a shocking indictment that we still have almost 10,000 people in Ireland living in homelessness. We should not lose sight of the damage this failure is inflicting upon thousands of children. This is a disgraceful situation and a scar on our society,” “Fianna Fáil would prioritise solving this housing crisis by building public homes on public land and delivering affordable housing for working people. We must prioritise ending the number of people experiencing homelessness and to lead by example to make sure children have a place they can call home. The number of children living in emergency accommodation remains at an unacceptable level,” concluded Deputy O’Brien. I am acutely aware of how difficult the current public health restrictions continue to be for many people, particularly our seniors who have been cocooning.
Thousands have lost their jobs and we have had to drastically change the way we live. There is hope however, the sacrifices you are all making are pushing this virus back & have flattened the curve substantially. Very soon we should have a clear plan about easing & lifting restrictions. In the meantime though we need to stay well, stay safe & stay at home. Fan sa bhaile! The deadline for late CAO Applications is 5.15pm today May 1st.
The CAO Change of Mind facility will operate as usual, opening on the 5th May at noon and closing on the 1st July at 17:15. Log on to www.cao.ie and click 'apply'. www.cao.ie |
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